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Deno team releases Dactyl, an AI app builder that runs on your ChatGPT plan

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The Deno team launched Dactyl, a browser-based tool that turns plain text descriptions into real native iPhone, iPad, and Android apps, with no Mac, Xcode, or coding skills required. Users can connect their existing ChatGPT subscription to power the AI, keeping costs low since failed builds are free. The Builder plan costs $20 per month, and apps can be previewed instantly, installed via QR code, and submitted directly to the App Store.

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